Opal Marie Harper Lewellen
November 8, 1914 ~ January 7, 2015
Opal Marie (Fisher) Harper Lewellen, 100, Hall, died January 7, 2015, in Avon Health and Rehab Center. Opal was born November 8, 1914, in Dawson County, Montana, to the late Noble Judd Fisher and Carrie Belle (Callantine) Fisher.
She was the co-owner and operator of the Gasburg Store from 1948-58. In the 1960’s, Opal worked as a telephone operator at the VA Hospital and also worked as a clerk for the Indiana Department of Revenue. Opal was a member of the Monrovia Christian Church, where she was the former pianist and also taught Sunday School. She was a 50-year member of the Mooresville Order of the Eastern Star and served as past Worthy Matron. Opal also served as past president of the Monrovia PTA.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde H. Harper; second husband, Kenneth A. Lewellen; brother, Floyd D. Fisher; step-son, Charles Lewellen.
Survivors include son, James D. Harper (Anna) of Hall; daughter, Patricia A. Nicholson (Gary) of Wesley Chapel, Florida; step-daughter, Marcia D. Lewellen of Indianapolis; five grandchildren; four great grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2015, 2 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 12 Noon. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Hall. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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So Sorry we did not know, Steve and Becky would have come. Opal was a terrific person.
Fly with the Angels Grandma. May you rest in Peace.
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Prayers for Tommy, Bonnie, Matthew and Mason and the entire family. GOD BLESS.
A true Angel on earth… Your gift of grandmotherly love and love to your fellow mankind will last forever. You will be remembered in our hearts eternally. Rest in the arms of Jesus.
Opal was always a good neighbor and friend. She shared a love of the Atlanta Braves with our daughter Aimee. She lived a long and fruitful life. Rest in peace friend.— Kathy Flaherty
What great services today. Im very thankful for the chance to get reconnected with you all.
Opal was a beautiful, kind, gentle woman. I am grateful to have had her in my family. I know Kevin, Kerry & Kristy have wonderful memories of their grandmother and will cherish them always. So sorry I couldn’t have been there today.
Opal was my step grandmother, losing my dads mother as an infant. I once spent the night as a guest in her home where she prepared the biggest cinnamon rolls I had ever seen. It was just for the 2 of us! I have very warm stories she shared of her life. Wish I could hear them all again. Will always carry her loving memory. Gina Lewellen